Free Will In The Mosquito Coast
In the novel, The Mosquito Coast, there are many elements that do not make the world seem like a utopian place. Allie Fox, the protagonist portrays many dystopian elements. Many elements displayed throughout this novel are far from a utopian setting. Technological advances, mastery of nature, and the role of free will are noticed throughout the plot. In The Mosquito Coast by Paul Theroux, the strongest dystopian elements are mastery of nature, technological advances and the role of free will. Throughout this novel, it is evident that mastery of nature is a significant element.
Allie Fox sets a series of challenges for Charlie to complete, one of them was to climb the shrouds of the ship carrying that carried the family to Honduras during …show more content…
It is evident that without this element the plot wouldn’t be what it is. The role of free will is seen throughout the novel multiple times. Allie Fox is obsessed with his own way of thinking and doesn't like to accept other people’s point of view. For example, Mr. Fox doesn’t believe in wasting any resources and buying materialistic things him or his family doesn’t need. ‘’We eat when we’re not hungry. We drink when we’re not thirsty. We buy what we don’t need and throw away everything's that’s useful’’ - Theroux, 9. This relates directly to the role of free will because Allie’s set of of morals and beliefs doesn’t allow him to have an open mind to other peoples (such as Charlie) beliefs and ideas. This elements plays a significant role in this novel. Another prime example of the role of free will is when the Spellgood’s shoot Allie Fox. This does not only show courage and perseverance, but it shows free will. The Spellgood’s did something that may of hurt the Fox family initially, but it was for the best of everyone. ‘’Father is now paralyzed from the neck down’’ - Theroux - 378. This relates to the role of free will because it shows us how people will break the social ‘norms’ and will so something that will benefit civilization.
As you can see, the role of free will plays a significant part into how this novel plays out. These dystopic elements really made a noticeable difference in how the characters developed throughout the novel. Though it may not seem like it, without these elements, this novel wouldn’t be the classic it is
Allie Fox sets a series of challenges for Charlie to complete, one of them was to climb the shrouds of the ship carrying that carried the family to Honduras during …show more content…
It is evident that without this element the plot wouldn’t be what it is. The role of free will is seen throughout the novel multiple times. Allie Fox is obsessed with his own way of thinking and doesn't like to accept other people’s point of view. For example, Mr. Fox doesn’t believe in wasting any resources and buying materialistic things him or his family doesn’t need. ‘’We eat when we’re not hungry. We drink when we’re not thirsty. We buy what we don’t need and throw away everything's that’s useful’’ - Theroux, 9. This relates directly to the role of free will because Allie’s set of of morals and beliefs doesn’t allow him to have an open mind to other peoples (such as Charlie) beliefs and ideas. This elements plays a significant role in this novel. Another prime example of the role of free will is when the Spellgood’s shoot Allie Fox. This does not only show courage and perseverance, but it shows free will. The Spellgood’s did something that may of hurt the Fox family initially, but it was for the best of everyone. ‘’Father is now paralyzed from the neck down’’ - Theroux - 378. This relates to the role of free will because it shows us how people will break the social ‘norms’ and will so something that will benefit civilization.
As you can see, the role of free will plays a significant part into how this novel plays out. These dystopic elements really made a noticeable difference in how the characters developed throughout the novel. Though it may not seem like it, without these elements, this novel wouldn’t be the classic it is